GLOSSARY
 
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O2
Oxygen. Used in the atmospheric setting for reefer containers.
Obnoxious
A classification for reefer cargo that can leave a persistent odor in the container after removal of the cargo.
 
Ocean bill of lading
Document indicating that the exporter will consign a shipment to an international carrier for transportation to a specified foreign market. Unlike an inland bill of lading, the ocean bill of lading also serves as a collection document. if it is a Straight bill of lading the foreign buyer can obtain the shipment from the carrier by simply showing proof of identity. If a negotiable bill of lading is used, the buyer must first pay for the goods, post a bond, or meet other conditions agreeable to the seller.
 
Ocean freight
See Freight.
 
OK
Normally this term is used as a button or command. It means to acknowledge or accept an action is taking place, or accept settings.
 
On board
Means that cargo has been loaded on board a combined transport mode of conveyance. Used to satisfy the requirements of a letter of credit, in the absence of an express requirement to the contrary.
 
On board bill of lading
A bill of lading in which a carrier acknowledges that goods have been placed on board a certain vessel; bill of lading validated at the time of loading to transport. Onboard Air, Boxcar, Container, Rail, Truck, and Vessel are the most common types.
 
On deck
A special stowage instruction to confine the cargo stowage must be on deck rather than below deck.
 
One-way lease
Lease that covers the outbound voyage only, after which the container is returned to the lessor at or near destination.
 
On-carriage
Inbound intermodal.
 
Open
Normally this term is used as a button or command. Meaning to launch an application, service, or dialog window.
 
Open top container
A container fitted with a solid removable roof or with a tarpaulin roof that can be loaded or unloaded from the top.
 
Operational
Meaning the reefer is working.
 
Optional
A data element/segment requirement designator that indicates the presence of a specified data element/segment is at the option of the sending party and can be used on the mutual agreement of the interchange parties. May reference data in a field, actions to be executed, or features available. That which is an "option" will not prevent execution or cause error if the user fails to interact with it unless otherwise stated.
 
Optional Discharge B/L
A bill of lading covering cargo with more than one discharge point option possibility.
 
Origin
Location where shipment begins its movement at cargo's expense.
 
Original bill of lading (OBL)
A document which requires proper signatures for consummating carriage of contract.
 
Original B/L is printed
The original bill of lading has been printed by the authorized party.
 
Original B/L is ready to print
The final bill of lading is now available to view, download, or print.
 
Outward bound (Outbound)
Direction of vessel or cargo going out from port of loading or point/place of receipt.
 
Overheight cargo
Cargo stowed in an open-top container; projects above the uppermost level of the roof struts.
 
Overwidth
A container with goods protruding beyond the sides of the container/flat rack onto which they are packed.
 
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